Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles for Transmission Defect
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for roughly 1.5 million vehicles prone to a transmission defect that can result in a serious risk of crash and injury.
About the Ford F-150 Transmission Defect
According to recall documents, certain Ford F-150 pickups suffer from a transmission defect that can cause the trucks to downshift from higher gears to first gear without warning.
Ford says the defect is tied to the transmissions’ output speed sensor which can lose signal with the power-train control module. At higher speeds, the sudden unintended downshift can result in drivers losing control and an increased risk of crash.
Ford has received hundreds of complaints tied to the issue and has confirmed at least five separate crashes, including one that is believed to have resulted in whiplash injuries.
Vehicles Affected by the Ford F-150 Downshifting Recall
The following information was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
The Ford F-150 transmission recall affects F-150 pickups with six-speed automatic transmissions from the following model-years:
- 2011 Ford F-150
- 2012 Ford F-150
- 2013 Ford F-150
Later models-years had some similar complaints filed concerning sudden and inadvertent downshifting as well as reports that pickups inadvertently shift out of park, resulting in roll-away hazards. Injuries have been reported with the roll-away issue.
Contact an Experienced Vehicle Recall Attorney
Drivers have enough to worry about while traversing the roadways on a daily basis. When a person gets behind the wheel of a car, there is a reasonable expectation that the car is going to perform in a matter that would not put the operator’s life in jeopardy. Unfortunately there are hundreds of vehicle recalls each year due to manufacturer defects, from the tires to the ignition switches, that can cause catastrophic injuries and in some cases death. If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective part in a vehicle, contact Thomas J. Henry.
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